Pet

Burgeoning category is expected to reach $629 million by year’s end.

The Minneapolis-based retailer is adding to its successful private-label roster with the introduction of a dog- and cat-food brand featuring items free of wheat, soy, corn and artificial flavors and preservatives.

The adoption of dogs and cats during the pandemic “provides retailers and brands with the opportunity to identify and provide value for the ongoing needs of their customers—and their pets,” Quotient CEO Steven Boal says.